Hugs to Cathy....

Very sad news indeed, and I pray that Cathy will find strength during this time, but knowing she has many friends, I believe that she will be getting support. I was so hoping that Ray would get better.

Cathy, so sorry to see this my thoughts and prayers will be
with you.

Cathy, I'm so sorry to hear this.

Cathy, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your husband. I know he was a very special person and will be greatly missed. My prayers go out for you, your daughter and the rest of your family. R.I.P., Ray, you were an excellent roll model for so many.

I'm so very sorry to hear this news.

Maddielee, thank you for letting us know.

I've been reading the tributes to Ray on facebook and sitting here in tears. I always knew from what Cathy shared that he was an amazing man. He has touched so many and is loved by so many. Cathy, I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Yes, the House Guest has checked out.

Thank you MaddieLee for posting the tribute to this wonderful guy whom I chased in high school and college until he caught me!

I know there are a number of CF members who have met him and experienced his kindness and lack of ego considering his successes.

House Guest. I kept thinking it was His Greatness. :-) I honestly had no idea what HG stood for.

Hugs and healing thoughts going out to you Cathy.

Cathy, I'm so sorry. Had to smile at your first line. I think Ray would have too.

Reading the tributes on Facebook underscored the tremendous positive impact that he made during his lifetime. Sending you and the family my love and support during this difficult time.

My friend, both Dad and I send you love and hugs. He was the best House Guest anyone could have wished for. You are a very lucky woman to have had him and to have your memories. Take comfort in your daughter and the grandkids.

Hugs,

Peppi

My condolences and wishes to you for strength and peace.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Cathy.

Oh Cathy ! Clive and I send our most sincere condolences. We have such fond memories of our visit with you and Ray in your lovely home . Clive really enjoyed Ray's company as you and I did our "kitchen" thing. I am so thankful we had a chance to meet "coach"

Sharon

Sincere condolences to you, Cathy, on the loss of your beloved HG. I hope you and your family find comfort in each other and can share your happy memories of Ray.

Warm thoughts and prayers being sent your way, Cathy. So sad to read this news.

From these tributes, we are learning that Ray was a really special guy. So very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.

I'm so sorry!

In the past year, four of my friends have lost their spouses. Now, five.

Having met Raymond, I know what a dear, funny, kind gentleman he was.

I'm so sad for you and for your family, you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Annie

I am so sorry to hear that he has gone. It's always too soon to lose someone you obviously love so much. I hope that your memories and your family bring you comfort.

Cathy, I did the same for Mom in her last days....eat and drink whatever she wanted, to hell with the diabetes. Her favorite was having cheesecake every day. I bought the jumbo one from Sam;s Club and we shared with the hospice staff.

I am so glad he came home to you and was with you.

Okay if I give you a call in the next day or so?

Peppi

(((Cathy))). I'm very sorry to hear about Ray. All good thoughts to you and yours.

That's a fine meal. ..I'm glad you got to feed him.

Oh Cathy, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Big hugs to you and your family. ((())))

My most sincere condolences on the loss of your best friend.

Deepest sympathy to you and yours. May God give you peace and strength as you go forward.

Rusty

Cathy, I send you my very sincere sympathy, I am so sad for your loss. We've heard so many wonderful things about Ray over the years and I know how you will miss him.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this difficult time.

I'm so sorry you have lost your best friend and companion. What a legacy of compassion he has left, affecting so many. It is infectious and lives on in those that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Thinking of you and Ray this week and many times before. So sorry and yet so happy you shared a bit of Ray with us over the years. So sad he died, but while he lived he was lucky!

Sorry for your loss. Time heals all wounds but memories last forever.

Here is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man by the Tampa papers.http://www.tampabay.com/sports/colleges/ray-seymours-passion-for-softball-an-everlasting-legacy/2280069

So sorry for your loss, Cathy. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Peppi, thank you for posting that. Ray clearly inspired a lot of people. I wish I'd met him, but from so many years of hearing about him I feel almost as if I did. He had a wonderful wife in Cathy. A full life, well lived.

Peppi, Thank you for posting the article. Amazing that you found it but...it is the internet.

And thank you my dear CF Forum friends for your condolences.

Because the HG would come home from practice with his coaching shoes filled with clay from the ball field, I had to post a sign on the door. I have just changed it...

Adding my condolences to you and your family Cathy. I too feel like I knew him from all of the stories that have been shared on the CF over the decades. May he rest in peace.

So sorry for your loss.

Cathy, that's the perfect kind of meal, and I'm glad Ray got to have some good home cooking in his own home.

Annie

my condolences in this sad time for you.

This is such sad news. My heart goes out to you, Cathy. You have my condolences.

Sally

I am so sorry to see this. Cathy, I am sending you my sympathy, hugs, and prayers.

I am adding my deepest condolences to this long list. Cathy, thank you for sharing the stories over the years. I came to feel that I knew Ray and you thru the forum. May he rest in peace, and may your sweet memories stay with you always/

Cathy - A while back you posted about one of his teams' wins, don't remember now if it was with the Mustangs or CC program. I googled the game and as tends to happen when one starts surfing, I found myself skimming several articles about Ray and his teams. I recall thinking at the time, "Now there's a person who's made an impact with his life." I'm sorry for your loss, which I know you share with many.

Foodonastump, It was our 16U Mustangs who won the Primer Girls Fastpitch (PGF) National Championship in California. Thanks for letting me boast...I mean share.

My sincerest sympathy on your loss.

Cathy, I had a feeling, and looked it up. Sure enough. I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you. If you need me, I'm there for you.

It's been a while since I've been on this site but I wanted to express my deepest condolences.

I'm so very sorry to hear this news Cathy. May Ray's memory be a blessing.

I'm very sorry, Cathy. So very sorry.

Awe, that's not news I wanted to read. I'm so sorry Cathy!